Hurricanes, typhoons, tsunamis have always been with us and always will be. Anyone who reads history of different cultures knows of the devastation that was wreaked by nature hundreds of years ago (much of it depicted in Asian, esp. Japanese art), BEFORE the climate change theory. Far more important to me is why in the face of the knowledge of this recurring natural phenomena based on our geography have we not built and zoned smarter and invested in equipment that could aid in the recovery process WHEN disaster strikes.
Equally as important is trying to understand why our governments build low cost housing in flood prone areas!
I wonder how many of these Haitian activists, masquerading as human rights activists will share some of the responsibility for the large amount of deaths that occurred in communities they encouraged to break Bahamian laws?
Enforcing the law may be unpleasant to some, but it saves lives!
I can only wonder how many of these "Bahamians" were actually Bahamian. Unlike this country, the US is right to want to know who is coming into their country and ensuring they have a support system while they are there. In this country, the Bahamian taxpayer bears the cost when all and sundry come as they will!
To put this in even greater perspective, if we enforced building codes and immigration laws in Abaco alone the levels of devastation and death could possibly have been halved! This is why all shanty towns in this country have got to go!
It seems the Tribune should have printed the story Mrs Holowesko is alluding to BEFORE allowing printing her reaction to in. In that way the readers could have some perspective about what she is talking about and they would not be guilty of spreading the false information she was concerned about!!
... agreed! In fact, Bahamians should know that there are two ways to donate to Samaritans Purse either directly through their website (must make a call to a US number) or through smileamazon, a percentage of all Amazon purchases will be donated to Samaritans purse (or other charities of the purchasers choosing).
The private accounting firm that has oversight of the funds should do the reporting on how funds are spent. Very few trust anything the government would have to say about how funds were spent, based on their track record!
joeblow says...
Hurricanes, typhoons, tsunamis have always been with us and always will be. Anyone who reads history of different cultures knows of the devastation that was wreaked by nature hundreds of years ago (much of it depicted in Asian, esp. Japanese art), BEFORE the climate change theory. Far more important to me is why in the face of the knowledge of this recurring natural phenomena based on our geography have we not built and zoned smarter and invested in equipment that could aid in the recovery process WHEN disaster strikes.
Equally as important is trying to understand why our governments build low cost housing in flood prone areas!
On More 'scary' storms likely to come
Posted 14 September 2019, 12:42 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I wonder how many of these Haitian activists, masquerading as human rights activists will share some of the responsibility for the large amount of deaths that occurred in communities they encouraged to break Bahamian laws?
Enforcing the law may be unpleasant to some, but it saves lives!
On Haitian community forms group to assist relief efforts
Posted 14 September 2019, 12:30 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I can only wonder how many of these "Bahamians" were actually Bahamian. Unlike this country, the US is right to want to know who is coming into their country and ensuring they have a support system while they are there. In this country, the Bahamian taxpayer bears the cost when all and sundry come as they will!
On Bahamians trying to enter US turned away at airport
Posted 14 September 2019, 12:27 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Actually this is the article she is referring to which was in the Guardian!
https://thenassauguardian.com/2019/09/1…
On Don't spread false stories
Posted 13 September 2019, 2:45 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
To put this in even greater perspective, if we enforced building codes and immigration laws in Abaco alone the levels of devastation and death could possibly have been halved!
This is why all shanty towns in this country have got to go!
On Context of the hurricane
Posted 13 September 2019, 8:47 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
It seems the Tribune should have printed the story Mrs Holowesko is alluding to BEFORE allowing printing her reaction to in. In that way the readers could have some perspective about what she is talking about and they would not be guilty of spreading the false information she was concerned about!!
On Don't spread false stories
Posted 13 September 2019, 8:13 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Still waiting for Haiti to donate a toothbrush!
On Japan donates aid
Posted 12 September 2019, 3:51 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
If the PLP want to assist, they can just do it. No need for political grandstanding!
On 'Opposition can assist with recovery effort'
Posted 12 September 2019, 3:16 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... agreed! In fact, Bahamians should know that there are two ways to donate to Samaritans Purse either directly through their website (must make a call to a US number) or through smileamazon, a percentage of all Amazon purchases will be donated to Samaritans purse (or other charities of the purchasers choosing).
On Field hospital set up
Posted 12 September 2019, 3:11 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The private accounting firm that has oversight of the funds should do the reporting on how funds are spent. Very few trust anything the government would have to say about how funds were spent, based on their track record!
On Minnis asks - how can you help?
Posted 12 September 2019, 2:10 p.m. Suggest removal